A brilliantly creative debut where vampires, werewolves, and clockwork creatures roam the mist-shrouded streets of London… down the Echelon’s army single-handedly, that ever since being infected by the blood-craving he’s been quicker, stronger, and almost immortal.
When Honoria shows up at his door, his tenuous control comes close to snapping. She’s so… innocent. He doesn’t see her backbone of steel — or that she could be the very salvation he’s been seeking.
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WELL I POPPED MY STEAMPUNK CHERRY and it was fabulously delishous!!!! Bec McMaster is a fabulous storyteller. Her words flow so easy, I felt like I was physically in this victorian world. Such vivid detail from places to things to all the wonderful characters who are so lovely layered and so very interesting. Blade is a blue blood who has to …
(An Audiobook Review)
Never one for steampunk and vampires, Kiss of Steel was a recommendation as a first time read in this genre. Bec McMaster’s story was well written and the narration by Alison Larkin was also very good.. A bit bias as I am a bit fan of hers.
This was one story that I could not put down as I was really enjoying it. The …
Oh man, why didn’t I read this series sooner! I’m totally loving the Dracula vibes, better yet some Van Helsing too. Plus this does have some similarities to Darkest London series by Kristen Callihan which I also loved! The characters are really great and I can’t wait to read book 2! Will and Lena can’t wait to see their story, hopefully my loan …
Bec McMaster has masterfully created a sinister city in the Victorian London. It is filled to the brim with paranormal creatures and Bec’s take on the steampunk genre. Her characters were so creative and flawed that I was immediately drawn into their story. Speaking of story, the plot was well-paced and so immersive. I was legit hooked on the …
Loved it and can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
This is a stem punk world that Bec has put into words and come out with a brilliant book. The characters are written so well you actually wanna meet them. This book keeps you on your toes and your mind thinking of only that could really happen. Loved this book
Criteria for a good steampunk: great clothes, weird gadgets, references to the British aristocracy, and at least one reason that we should have listened to Mary Shelley (that’s a Frankenstein reference for the less nerdy). This one ticks all the boxes! Add in a likable antihero with a Messiah complex, and a heroine who actually knows her limits …
I read this years ago and probably the best review I can give is that I’ve read and enjoyed all of the books in this steampunk series. An alternative London is ruled by a human queen who is being drugged by her blueblood husband. Bluebloods have been infected with a craving virus that makes them far more than human and enables them to control …
Favorite book ever!
Totally enjoyable vampire romance. Blade is a terrific character: I especially like that he’s in a difficult, in-between space neither of the gutter nor of the Echelon, no longer fully human but not yet completely turned. His cockney speech gives him a rough, dangerous edge, and he carries a angry chip on his shoulder, a sense of shame, a …
Okay so let me start by saying that I do not usually pick up Paranormal Romance books. To be honest I don’t think I have ever read one before its just not something that I have ever felt drawn to. When I started this review I thought the Sookie Stackhouse series would count but apparently after looking into it, they do not, they fall under …
I picked this book up on a whim and I’m so happy I did! Bec McMaster created a stunning world that I can’t wait to return to! I promptly went out and bought the rest of her series and have been waiting for each new release!
This book combines romance, action, and the paranormal with the familiar charm of a historical for a fast-paced, sexy, thrilling read. It renewed by faith in steampunk. The world building was incredible, and it only feeds the need for MORE!
I loved this book. Fantastic characters… absolutely loved Honoria and Blake and their slow-burning romance. The world-building was rich and detailed. This was my first steampunk novel and as a historical romance lover I was intrigued by the interplay of Victorians society with advanced technology, as well as the paranormal side of it. …
I can’t believe I’ve delayed and not picked this series up before now! I liked so much about this book it’s not even funny. Even better, it has all the elements I enjoy! A strong hero, stubborn heroine (okay, Honoria took a while to grow on me), the fantastic mish-mosh of Victorian England/steampunk/paranormal elements, really cool characters, and …